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Augustana Ranked Among Top 100 NCAA Schools for Academic, Athletic Success

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Augustana ranks high in both academics and athletics in the 10th annual NCSA Athletic Recruiting Collegiate Power Rankings. The College is ranked fourth among NCAA Division II schools, No. 28 amongst 1,066 active NCAA member schools and is the only school listed in the overall top 100 from South Dakota or North Dakota.

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Work by Alumnus, Playwright Receives National Recognition

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

A play by Augustana alumnus Jon Josten, class of 2010, was named a semi-finalist for the prestigious Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference held earlier this summer in Waterford, Conn. "It's exciting and humbling to have the work honored in this way," Josten said.

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West, Horsley Crowned Viking Days 2012 King and Queen

Monday, October 1, 2012

Seniors Dylan West and Sanna Horsley were crowned King and Queen of Viking Days 2012 during Augustana’s “Opening Ceremonies and Coronation Show” Monday at the Elmen Center. View photos from Coronation.

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National Science Foundation Grant to Fund High Intensity Laser

Friday, September 28, 2012

Augustana is part of the multi-institutional team that recently received a Major Research Instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. The $692,927 award will fund a high-intensity tunable femtosecond laser.

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Editorial: 'Augustana, Sanford Project Good for All'

Thursday, September 27, 2012

"Sioux Falls long has needed more research-based activity to round out its retail and service sectors of the employment economy. It is important to have a strong research university in the community to help jobs in those areas grow as well. Augustana’s latest project bodes well for students, community business and all of us."

— Argus Leader Editorial

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In the News: 'Augustana to Build $30M Science Center'

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Read Argus Leader reporter David Montgomery's interview of Augustana College and Sanford Health officials discussing plans to build a new, $30 million science facility to be named in honor of Dr. Sven G. Froiland following the largest gift in College history.

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Augustana Unveils Plans for New $40 Million Science Project

Monday, September 24, 2012

“The future of science at Augustana begins today,” said President Rob Oliver. “This transformational gift will enable us to achieve our vision of becoming a leading institution for scientific and biomedical exploration and discovery and will pave the way for our undergraduate research efforts to grow and thrive.”

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Six Alumni to be Honored at the Blue and Gold Gala

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Six Augustana alumni will be honored for outstanding contributions to their fields of endeavor and for exemplifying the College’s values, including Christian faith, excellence, the liberal arts, community and service at the Blue & Gold Gala during Viking Days in October.

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Students Present Summer Research Findings

Thursday, September 13, 2012

The hallways of Augustana’s Gilbert Science Center were jam-packed on Wednesday for the College’s annual “Undergraduate Summer Research” poster presentations, featuring scientific and biomedical research findings. See photos here.

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U.S. News Ranks Augustana No. 3 Among Best Regional Colleges

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Augustana is ranked No. 3 among the "Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest" according to the latest edition of “Best Colleges 2013,” an annual ranking of more than 1,800 schools nationwide by U.S. News Media Group. The College is also ranked No. 2 in the Midwest in the report’s analysis of schools that offer students the best value.

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